Our Divorce Recovery Program
Welcome to our Divorce Recovery Program, where we provide short-term, evidence-based therapy designed to support adults navigating the challenges of separation or divorce. Our program focuses on reducing stress levels, enabling clearer decision-making, and stabilizing daily life. Additionally, we offer child and teen support through our dedicated child psychologist. With fast access and responses within 24–48 hours, we're here to help you in our Boca Raton location, and through secure telehealth services across Florida.
Who We Help
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Adults in the midst of separation or divorce who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in decision-making
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Parents seeking calmer co-parenting, clearer communication, and steadier routines for their children
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Children and adolescents struggling with sleep, school, mood, or transitions between homes
Our Services
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Divorce Recovery Therapy (primary track): 8–12 weeks, goal-focused CBT/ACT, grief work, boundaries, and values-based decision-making, stress regulation, sleep/routines, and healthy habit building
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Co-Parenting Counseling: Communication protocols, conflict de-escalation, and practical agreements that prioritize children
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Child & Adolescent Adjustment Care (with Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D.): Developmentally attuned therapy, school collaboration, and parent coaching
How It Works
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Request a consult (phone or secure form)
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We respond within 24–48 hours
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First session in 3–5 business days (as capacity allows)
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Focused care plan with weekly sessions, brief between-session practices, and measurable goals
Why Work With Us — and What You Can Expect
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Clearer decisions, less overwhelm: Short-term, evidence-based therapy that reduces reactivity and improves day-to-day functioning.
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Calmer co-parenting and steadier routines: Practical communication protocols and structure that lower conflict and make home life more predictable.
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Child and teen gains: Better coping, emotional regulation, and school engagement with developmentally attuned support.
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Non-forensic, clinical care only: We do not provide evaluations, custody opinions, or testimony.
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Coordinated care (with your consent): Brief, need-to-know updates to your attorney to keep matters moving.
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Experienced team:
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Dr. Susan Albinder, PhD, - A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D. — Clinical Psychologist specializing in children and adolescents.
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Meet Dr. Susan Albinder, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Susan Albinder, PhD, LMFT, is a leading expert in divorce recovery and co-parenting counseling with over 25 years of clinical experience. She holds both a Doctoral and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, is a Certified New Ways for Families® Counselor (High Conflict Institute), a certified SMART Resilience Trainer, a certified health and wellness coach (IIN), and a board-certified diplomate with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. As founder and clinical director of Lifelong Balance, Dr. Albinder integrates CBT, ACT, family systems, and health-forward coaching to reduce reactivity, strengthen communication, and safeguard children’s routines. Her work is dedicated to helping clients transition through the toughest season of their lives—so they can stabilize, heal, and ultimately thrive—while protecting children from emotional and psychological harm and supporting child-centered, developmentally appropriate routines at home and school.
Meet Dr. Edan Alcalay, Psy.D
Dr. Edan M. Alcalay, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical child and adolescent psychologist, founder and Chief Psychologist of The Boca Raton Center for Child & Family, and an Adjunct Faculty member at Lynn University. He earned his Doctorate and Master’s degrees from Albizu University (Miami) and completed advanced training at the Florida Psychoanalytic Center. A Florida-qualified supervisor and active researcher in developmental issues, Dr. Alcalay has been featured by CBS12 News and the Boca Raton Observer and has presented at the Transitions Conference. His clinical work focuses on anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, suicidality and crisis intervention, trauma and abuse, substance and process addictions, and complex conditions including bipolar disorder and psychosis. He also provides child-centered support during parental separation and divorce—delivering adjustment-focused therapy, resilience-building strategies, and parent coaching to promote healthy co-parenting and stability. Dr. Alcalay collaborates closely with schools and community partners and leads parenting skills workshops and psychoeducational lectures to extend care beyond the therapy room
Our Mission
Pre-Divorce Stabilization
Our pre-divorce stabilization therapy helps individuals and families manage the emotional, relational, and practical challenges leading up to divorce. We provide a supportive, structured space to process feelings and concerns, build resilience, and develop clear coping strategies—while actively guiding families through every facet of the transition, including communication planning, co-parenting readiness, routines for children, and connections to helpful legal, educational, and community resources.
Child-Centered Divorce Pathways
Our Child-Centered Divorce Pathways program is grounded in our mission to safeguard children’s well-being throughout the divorce process. We provide a supportive, developmentally attuned environment that helps children adjust with resilience and stability, while equipping parents with the coping skills, communication tools, and co-parenting practices needed to protect their children and promote healthy family functioning during and after the transition.
Co-Parenting Communication Training
Our Co-Parenting Communication Training is designed to protect the child while helping parents work together more effectively. We equip co-parents with practical tools—clear communication frameworks, conflict de-escalation skills, decision-making protocols, and consistent routines—to reduce tension, align on parenting plans, and safeguard children’s well-being during and after divorce.
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